Window-reflector.



G. B: JOHNSON.

WINDOW REFLECTOR.

APPLICATION rnnn JUNE 30, 1005.

1,035,594, Patented Aug. 13, 1912.

"I Q I" GEORGE IB. JOHNSON, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

WINDOW-REFLECTOR.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 13, 1912.

Application filed June 30, 1905. Serial No. 267,702.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE B. JoHNeoN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Window-Reflectors, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to reflectors, and has for its object to provide a new and improved device of this description, particularly adapted to be used in show windows, etc.

My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein-- Figure l is a front view of a reflector embodying my invention; Fig. 2 is a rear view of Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on line 33 of Fig. 2; Figs. A, 5 and 6 are views similar to that shown in Fig. 3, showing modified constructions; Fig. 7 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing a modified construction; Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken on line 8-8 of Fig. 7 Fig. 9 shows a metal cap adapted to be placed at each end of the series of reflectors; Fig. 10 is a sectional view showing a further modification.

Like letters refer to like parts throughout the several figures.

In making reflectors for show windows and the like it is customary to measure the window and have the device made to order in order to have it fit the articular window. One of the objects of my invention is to provide a reflector that can be readily and easily adjusted in length or made up in any desired length for the purpose of fitting any particular window, and the parts may be made up in stock so that any one can adapt the parts to the conditions as they arise.

In carrying out my invention I provide a series of sections, A, having a suitable reflecting interior surface and shaped in any suitable manner. These sections are practically independent of each other, and are adapted to be united so as to form any suitable length. If, for example, the device is to be used in connection with electric lights, the sections A are preferably provided with attaching means, B, by which they may beattached to the molding or other protecting device, C, for the electric conductors, D.

As shown in Fig. 2, the attaching means B c'onsists of two loops through which the insulating device for the wires is passed. B this construction it will be seen that the various sections are movably and independently mounted upon the device through which the electric conductors pass. Instead of having the attaching means in two separated pieces or loops, such means may run continuously across the back of the section, as shown, for example, in Figs. 7 and 8.

The attaching means may be formed into a permanent loop at the back of the section, as shown, for example, in Fig. 3, or it may consist of projecting strips, as shown in Fig. 4, which may be bent to engage the part 0, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4, or these projecting parts may be fastened together at the ends byapin or bolt,E,as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. Various other modifications may be used, and when constructions such as are shown in Fig. 2 are used, one or more of these loops may be provided.

Each section A is adapted to be provided with one or more lamps, A, supported thereon in any desired manner, and each section is also provided with an opening A through which the conductors for the lamp pass. The part C which protects the conducting Wires acts the support for the re flector, the ends thereof being fastened to some holding part.

The various'sections are preferably open at the ends, and I may provide a cap F, as shown in Fig. 9, whichmay be attached to the outer end of the end sections when the reflector is made up. The abutting ends of the various sections may be brought close together or the sections may be separated, or any effect desired may be secured by moving the various sections along the support. It will be seen that by this arrangement the various sections may be made up in stock, and when it is desired to make a reflector for any given window a series of these sections can be sent out, and any workman can fit them upon the part C, a sufiicient number of sections being used to secure the desired length of reflector. If, for example, there is an intervening post or other obstruction in the show window or other place, the sections can be separated so as to leave a free space for the obstruction and, therefore, the device has the capacity of adjustability and adapt-ability to varying conditions of this kind. By means of this construction the reflectors can be immediately su plied, and no delay is required, and the re ectors can be taken down and the sections used again if desired, thus giving the device a great range of utility and eifectiveness.

The various sections may be fastened in position by tacks, nails, bolts or the like, G, if desired, when they are once properly located, as shown, for example, in Fig. 2.

Any desired reflecting surface may be used in the sections, such as enamel, or pieces of looking-glass or paint,'or the bare metal or the like.

It is, of course, evident that the reflectors may be used in connection with gas or other illuminating fluid.

In Fig. 10 Ihave shown a modification wherein the back of the reflector is provided withan open space, H, extending preferably the entire length thereof. With this arrangement the lamps may be fastened to the protecting device or to any suitable support associated with the attaching means 'B, and then the sections of the reflector can be placed upon the part C until the desired length of the reflector is secured. The open space or slot H permits the connections between the lamps and the part C to project therethrough. It will be seen that by this construction the lamps may be attached to the part 0 and all the connections made at the shop or prior to the assembling of the parts, when such connections can be easily and cheaply made and the sections of the reflector may then be easily and quickly placed in position upon the part O, the slot in the back thereof permitting the connections of the lamp to slide along the reflector without interference. The device is then ready for immediate use. The size of this slot will, of course, depend upon the conditions presented and might be arranged so that the parts can be sprung apart to insert the part G and the lamps and will then spring back to position.

In the specification and claims I have used the wor lamp to include an electric light, or a gas light, or any suitable source of light.

It will be seen that by my present invention I provide a reflector made up of a series of parts joined together end to end and attached to a supporting part which preferably carries the conductors by means of which the fluid is conducted to the lamps. Since these various sections are open at the end and the ends abut, it will be seen that the various sections will not conflict withv each other by casting shadows and the like and that the failure from any cause of the operation of one or more of the lamps will not render the reflector inoperative as the light from the other lamps will act upon these parts of the reflector.

For the purposes of illustration, I have shown various means of attaching the reflectors to the supporting device, but it is, of course, evident that other suitable means may be used for this purpose.

I have described in detail certain particular constructions embodied in my invention, but it is evident that the parts may be varied in form, construction and arrangement without departing from the spirit of my invention, and I, therefore, do not limit myself to the particular constructions illustrated.

I claim:

1. A reflector for windows, etc., comprising a series of independent sections movable laterally with relation to each other, a lamp associated with each section, and a support upon which all of such sections are adjust-, ably mounted, and means extending through said support for conducting the illuminant to the lamps.

2. A reflector for windows, etc., comprising a series of sections, each provided with an attaching device secured to the back thereof, a common support for said sections adapted to be connected to a stationary part and working in said attaching device, said sections adjustably mounted on said suport.

p 3. A reflector for windows, etc., comprising a series of reflecting sections, each provided with a lamp, a loop at the back of each section, and anelectric light molding passing through said loops and upon which the sections are adjustably mounted, each of said sections provided with an opening, and conductors for said lamps which pass through said openings.

4. A reflector for windows, etc., comprising a series of independent sections, a lamp connected with each section, a supportconnecting all the sections together, and upon which the sections are slidably mounted, said support adapted to be fastened at its end to some fixed device.

5. A reflector for windows, etc., comprising a section having a curved reflecting surface, a loop, connected with the back of said section intermediate the edges thereof, a support passing loosely through said loop, a lampv in said section and attached to the back thereof, said section rovided with an opening at the back thereo a conductor for said lamp passing through said opening. GEORGE B. JOHNSON;

Witnemes:

HOMER L. KRAFT, Arena E. JoHNsoN. 

